In his opening remarks at the launch ceremony, journalist Ho Minh Chien, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Family Magazine and Head of the Organizing Committee of the competition, stated that over the three editions, the competition has attracted thousands of participants with entries brimming with emotion about the father-daughter relationship. It can be said that the competition has helped people reorganize their most beautiful memories, preserve their most sincere emotions, and amplify their most beautiful aspirations and dreams about the relationship between fathers and daughters. Many works have touched upon the sacred depths of the Vietnamese soul, where all the emotions converge, from joy and sorrow to happiness and forgiveness. Through this, fathers and daughters have the opportunity to understand and share things they have never said before.
Journalist Ho Minh Chien - Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Family Magazine, Head of the Organizing Committee of the competition, opened the competition launch ceremony.
The launch ceremony for the "Father and Daughter" writing contest, held at universities, aims to bring the message of family love closer to the younger generation. According to Associate Professor Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the "Father and Daughter" writing contest not only creates a literary playground but, more profoundly, fosters a space where each person can reflect, contemplate, and express the voice of their heart.
Associate Professor Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong also conveyed the message that, as students of a leading university in the field of social sciences and humanities, students are not only equipped with professional knowledge but also have the responsibility to become creators of culture, people who know how to listen, understand, and express the humanistic values of life. The writing competition "Father and Daughter" is a very meaningful opportunity for students to practice those abilities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities
With the theme "Two Generations - One Love," this year's competition aims to explore fresh and deeper perspectives on the father-daughter relationship in modern society. In the context of an increasingly pronounced generation gap, the competition is expected to become a bridge to bring family members closer together.
In season 4, the competition not only accepts entries in the form of essays, notes, character reports, letters, diaries, or poems, but also encourages authors to create short video documentaries or audio stories (narrated stories, mini-podcasts) about touching stories, memorable moments, or the everyday beauty of fathers or daughters, with a maximum length of 10 minutes.
This year, the competition brings together a judging panel of prestigious names in the fields of literature, journalism, and education, including: Poet Hong Thanh Quang (Head of the Judging Panel), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Trao, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, poet Huu Viet, and writer-journalist Vo Hong Thu.
The contest will accept entries from April 7, 2026 to June 20, 2026.
Poet Hong Thanh Quang - Head of the Judging Panel - evoked many emotions with his insightful poem at the competition launch ceremony.
The organizing committee expresses its gratitude to the judges of the competition.
The launch ceremony of the competition attracted the participation of more than 500 guests, lecturers, and students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The press reported on the event:Vietnam Family Magazine:
The 4th "Father and Daughter" Writing Contest: Nurturing Cultural, Moral, and Human ValuesNhan Dan Newspaper:
The 4th "Father and Daughter" Writing Contest: Continuing the Flow of LoveHanoi Newspaper and Radio & Television:
News program, April 22, 2026Vietnam Women's Newspaper:
Launching the 4th "Father and Daughter" Writing ContestVietnamnet:
Spreading love across two generations with the writing contest 'Father and Daughter'.VOV:
Launching the 2026 "Father and Daughter" writing contest – Spreading Vietnamese family values.
